In February 2023, Li Ke's contract with Beijing Guoan will come to an end, so he will need to go through some trials before he can return to the club. The good news is that his trials have been effective and his chances of a contract extension have increased. Meanwhile, Brazilian soccer star De Souza, who used to play in the Turkish Super League, has also joined the Guoan family. De Souza is 33 years old, nearly 1.9 meters tall, and has played for Fenerbahce, Besiktas, Porto and other powerhouses in the past, not only scoring goals, but also in the defensive end has made some achievements, and the team spirit is even more of his signature.
It is reported that Guoan coach Stanley favors the cultivation of new blood, and young talents such as Yan Yu, Hu Jiaqi and Leng Jixuan are also given the opportunity to sharpen their skills in the first team. And Zhang Xizhe, Ji Zhongguo, Gao Tianyi, Jiang Xiangyou, Park Cheng, De Souza and other midfield elite gathered together, the team's central axis more and more solid. Although Zhang Xizhe has flaws, but his passing threat should not be underestimated, Park and Kang Xiangyou may become his right-hand man. In this way, the midfield organization and passing ability can be guaranteed.
Ji Zhongguo, a midfielder known for his defensive prowess, runs like a flyer, covers a wide area, and was the stealer of the Chinese Super League last season. Although he is not yet good enough in defense, the addition of De Sousa is expected to make up for this shortcoming. Gao Tianyi's ability is balanced, no significant flaws, but also few stunning performance, but has the strength of the team's semi-main force. With a strong midfield, Guoan is full of confidence on the road to the championship this season.
Recently, Guoan's top local scorer Zhang Yuning also showed photos of his rehabilitation training. The current international striker is known for his diligence. Although he left Guoan temporarily due to injury and went to the Netherlands for treatment, his rehabilitation training is on track. Last season, he scored 24 goals in 30 games at Guoan, 19 of which were direct breakaways. Together with international players such as Yu Dabao, Wang Gang and Zhang Chengdong, Guoan's lineup is becoming more and more complete, and the 2023 season's Chinese Super League journey is undoubtedly full of expectations.
